No identity, no protection: How lack of identity documents drives exploitation and modern slavery
A new report by the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR) and the Freedom Fund reveals the links between lacking official documentation and modern slavery. Without legal identity, people struggle to access basic services and are often driven into informal, dangerous and exploitative work. As we approach International Identity Day on 16th September, […]
Unveiling the links between lack of documentation and modern slavery in Kenya
A recent study by the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR), with support from the Freedom Fund, highlights the connection between lacking official documentation and increased vulnerability to modern slavery in Kenya. Many individuals without official documents face barriers in accessing their fundamental rights, contributing to social exclusion, economic hardship, and vulnerability to […]
“We are not alone” – Freedom Rising program in Brazil
By Janaina Jatobá I recently joined 47 diverse anti-slavery leaders in Northeast Brazil to share a unique and transformative journey as part of the Freedom Fund’s Freedom Rising program. Each of these leaders work in communities that experience high levels of exploitation, and dedicate their lives to supporting survivors of modern slavery and advocating for […]
Through her eyes: Measuring commercial sexual exploitation of girls in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) in Bangladesh is widely recognised as a significant problem, driven by factors like poverty, cultural norms, exclusion from education, migration, criminal enterprises, and climate change. Globally, the lack of robust data on this issue has made it difficult to formulate effective policies and interventions. In Dhaka, the capital of […]
